Miniaturised atom sources for magneto-optical traps or ion trap quantum computers are a focus of research in the Department of Integration of Micro- and Nanosystems. We therefore operate a laboratory in which alkali metals can be processed and the atomic sources analysed spectroscopically.
Beam analysis chamber for characterising the atomic sources under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions.
Investigation of evaporation processes
Time of flight analysis
Verification of beam compositionAnalysis of other elements for the production of neutral atomic beams (Cs, Na, Sr, ...)
Characterisation of commercial atomic sources
Together with the atomic beam analysis chamber, a glovebox is used to develop methods for the safe and controlled filling of the atomic sources with alkali metals.
Glove box under an inert nitrogen gas atmosphere
Vaporisation process for separating alkali metals
Device for filling with liquid rubidium or other alkali metals
Contact
Dr. Jakob Buchheim
Head of Department Integration of Micro- and Nanosystems
